Computer Engineering, Volume. 51, Issue 8, 1(2025)

Overview of Copyright Protection Research Based on Blockchain

ZHAO Kai1, HU Yuhuan1, YAN Junqiao1, BI Xuehua2, and ZHANG Linlin3、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1College of Computer Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, China
  • 2College of Medical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang, China
  • 3College of Software, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830091, Xinjiang, China
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    Received: Jan. 2, 2024

    Accepted: Aug. 26, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 26, 2025

    The Author Email: ZHANG Linlin (zllnadasha@xju.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.19678/j.issn.1000-3428.0069147

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